Parallels are drawn between Nuragic practices and biblical narratives, such as the story of Noah and the cultivation of vineyards.
According to Genesis, the descendants of the Japheth who escaped out of the Flood with Noah are the Ionians, the inhabitants of the Morea, the dwellers on the Cilician coast of Asia Minor, the Cyprians, the Dodoneans of Macedonia, the Iberians, and the Thracians.
Noah, according to Genesis, had three sons--Shem, Ham, and Japheth--who represented three different races of men of different colors.
The proportions of the fastest sailing-vessels of the present day are about 300 feet long to 50 wide and 30 high; these were precisely the proportions of Noah's ark--300 cubits long, 50 broad, and 30 high.
There can be no doubt that the Aryan and another branch, which Müller calls Semitic, but which may more properly be called Hamitic, radiated from Noah; it is a question yet to be decided whether the Turanian or Mongolian is also a branch of the Noachic or Atlantean stock.
Associated with this event was a divine personage called Niu-va (Noah?).
There is abundant proof--proof with which pages might be filled--that there was a still older mother-tongue, from which Aryan, Semitic, and Hamitic were all derived--the language of Noah, the language of Atlantis, the language of the great "aggressive empire" of Plato, the language of the empire of the Titans.
We find a confirmation in all these facts of the order in which Genesis names the sons of Noah:
"Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and unto them were sons born after the flood."
If we add to these three races the negro race--which cannot be traced back to Atlantis, and is not included, according to Genesis, among the descendants of Noah--we have the four races, the white, red, yellow, and black, recognized by the Egyptians as embracing all the people known to them.
36.) Is it not more reasonable to suppose that the so-called Semitic races of Genesis were a mere division of the Hamitic stock, and that we are to look for the third great division of the sons of Noah among the Turanians?
According to the ancient books of Ireland the race known as "Partholan's people," the Nemedians, the Fir-Bolgs, the Tuatha-de-Dananns, and the Milesians were all descended from two brothers, sons of Magog, son of Japheth, son of Noah, who escaped from the catastrophe which destroyed his country.
x.) gives us the descendants of Noah's three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
This demonstrates (1) that these legends did not come from Christian sources, as the Bible record was understood in the old time to imply a destruction of all who lived before the Flood except Noah and his family; (2) it confirms our view that the Deluge was a local catastrophe, and did not drown the whole human family; (3) that the coming of the Formorians having been before the Deluge, that great cataclysm was of comparatively recent date, to wit, since the settlement of Ireland; and (4) that as the Deluge was a local catastrophe, it must have occurred somewhere not far from Ireland to have come to their knowledge.
According to the Bible, the Egyptians were descendants of Ham, who was one of the three sons of Noah who escaped from the Deluge, to wit, the destruction of Atlantis.
How shall we support the theory if it come to our knowledge that, before Noah was cold in his grave, his descendants were adepts in construction and in the fine arts, and that their achievements were for magnitude such as, if we possess the requisite skill, we never attempt to emulate?
Genesis 7: Noah flood spine for comparative deluge reading.
According to the Book of Genesis, as man mutiplied on the earth, the whole race turned to evil, except the family of Noah.
On account of the wickedness of man, the Lord determined to destroy the world by a flood, and gave command to Noah to build an ark, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.
Into this ark Noah entered according to the command of the Lord, taking with him his family, and pairs of each animal.
After seven days the Flood commenced in the 600th year of Noah, the seventeenth day of the second month, and after 150 days the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat, on the seventeenth day of the seventh month.
We are then told that after 40 days Noah opened the window of the ark and sent forth a raven which did not return.
The Flood was dried up in the 601st year, on the first day of the first month, and on the twenty-seventh day of the second month, Noah removed from the ark and afterwards built an altar and offered sacrifices.
Neither the Cuneiform nor the Greek names appear to have any connection with the Biblical Lamech and Noah.
According to the Book of Genesis, a raven was sent out first, which did not return; a dove was sent next, which finding no resting place returned to Noah.
In the statement of the building of the altar, and offering sacrifice after leaving the ark, all three accounts agree; but in the subsequent matter there is an important difference between the Bible and the inscription, for while the Bible represents Noah as living for many years after the Flood, the inscription on the other hand agrees with Berosus in making Sisit to be translated like the gods.
This translation is in the Bible recorded of Enoch, the ancestor of Noah.
Implications: Uncovered pillars depict animals and birds, possibly linking it to ancient flood narratives like Noah's Ark.
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Medieval Exegesis:Medieval scholars often associated Noah's sons with the three known continents:Shem: Linked to Asia.Ham: Associated with Africa.Japheth: Connected to Europe.This tripartite division was more geographical than racial.
Pirke De-Rabbi Eliezer (7th–9th Century):This Jewish text describes the descendants of Noah's sons with specific color attributes:Shem's descendants: "Black but comely."Ham's descendants: "Black like the raven."Japheth's descendants: "Entirely white."
A king named Hake, connected to Japheth (a biblical figure, son of Noah), was identified in these records.
Figures like Japheth and Shem (sons of Noah) are tied to distinct migratory paths, linking regions such as Anatolia, Egypt, and Europe.
Description: A peculiar structure on Mount Ararat that some claim to be Noah's Ark, challenging conventional biblical and historical interpretations.
Compare the veneration of human achievements with the idol worshipped by the people of Nuh
The names Wadd, Suwa’, Yaghuth, Ya’uq, and Nasr are mentioned in the Quran in the context of idolatry, specifically in Surah Nuh (71:23):
These names refer to idols worshipped by the people of Nuh (Noah).
Historical Context: According to Islamic traditions (such as the writings of Ibn Abbas and commentary by Ibn Kathir), Wadd was one of the righteous men of Nuh's community.
Over generations, the purpose of these statues shifted from reminders to objects of worship, marking the beginning of idolatry among Nuh’s people.
According to early Islamic scholars like Ibn Abbas, Ibn Kathir, and Mujahid, these five idols represent highly righteous, pious, and influential individuals in the community of Prophet Nuh (Noah).
After these individuals passed away, Nuh’s people, initially to honor them, erected statues or images in their memory.
This shift marked the origin of idolatry among Nuh’s people.
Connection to Nuh’s Community:
These individuals likely lived during the early part of Nuh’s prophetic mission, which spanned over 950 years (Surah Al-Ankabut, 29:14).
In pre-Islamic Arab culture, traces of these idols persisted, suggesting their influence extended well beyond Nuh’s time.
According to Islamic tradition, idol worship persisted after the Flood of Nuh through descendants of the survivors.
While no specific ages are mentioned, the righteous individuals who became these idols likely lived during the early stages of human civilization, given Nuh’s long prophetic mission.
The story of Prophet Nuh (Noah) in the Quran centers around themes of faith, guidance, rejection, and divine punishment through the Flood.
This narrative appears in multiple surahs, including Surah Hud (11), Surah Al-Mu’minun (23), Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26), Surah Al-Qamar (54), Surah Al-A'raf (7), and Surah Nuh (71).
Prophet Nuh is appointed as a messenger to his people to call them to monotheism and righteousness.
"Indeed, We sent Nuh to his people, [saying], 'Warn your people before there comes to them a painful punishment.'"— Surah Nuh (71:1)
Despite his efforts, Nuh’s people are largely unresponsive.
Nuh patiently endures their hostility and continuously calls them back to the path of Allah.
Nuh persists in delivering his message for a long time—950 years, according to the Quran.
But my invitation increased them not except in flight.'"— Surah Nuh (71:5-6)
After his long and unfruitful efforts, Allah informs Nuh that none of his people will believe, except those who have already embraced his message.
Allah then instructs Nuh to construct an Ark, detailing its design and materials.
"And it was revealed to Nuh that, 'No one will believe from your people except those who have already believed, so do not be distressed by what they have been doing.'"— Surah Hud (11:36)
Following Allah’s instructions, Nuh begins constructing the Ark.
Allah tells Nuh that the Flood will begin when the tannur (oven) overflows with water.
When the tannur begins to gush, Nuh receives Allah’s command to board the Ark with his family, the believers, and pairs of animals.
One of Nuh’s sons, who disbelieved, refuses to join him on the Ark.
Nuh pleads with his son to board and seek refuge from the rising waters.
"And [Nuh] called to his son, who was apart [from them], 'O my son, come aboard with us and be not with the disbelievers.' [But] he said, 'I will take refuge on a mountain to protect me from the water.' [Nuh] said, 'There is no protector today from the decree of Allah, except for whom He gives mercy.' And the waves came between them, and he was among the drowned."— Surah Hud (11:42-43)
Nuh is then told that peace and blessings will be upon him and his followers, and that they will establish future generations on the earth.
Nuh, recognizing the heavy losses and tragedy, prays for Allah’s forgiveness, expressing sorrow for his son but ultimately accepting Allah’s judgment.
Allah reminds him of the importance of obedience to divine command, and Nuh submits to Allah’s wisdom.
Nuh’s story ends with him and the believers receiving Allah’s blessings.
"Indeed, We sent Nuh to his people, and he remained among them a thousand years minus fifty years; and the flood seized them while they were wrongdoers."— Surah Al-Ankabut (29:14)
Through Nuh’s story, the Quran emphasizes themes of divine mercy, justice, and the consequences of rejection.
Examples include Noah as Deucalion, Samson as Hercules, and parallels between biblical and mythological events.
These laws are mentioned in the Talmud and are thought to apply to all descendants of Noah—in other words, all people.
Rob discusses his evolving perspective on interpreting the Y chromosome tree in relation to Noah’s sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
He recently developed a new graphical representation of the Genesis 10 and 11 genealogies, displaying them in a radial format with Noah at the center, radiating outward to show descendants.
Two or Three Lineages: Shem, Ham, and Japheth might each represent separate Y chromosome lineages, possibly diverging due to mutations from Noah's spermatogonial lines.
Rob explains how mutations might have occurred in Noah’s spermatogonial cell lines, possibly resulting in distinct Y chromosome lineages.
Rob references a study suggesting an increase in radioactive decay during the flood year, potentially leading to increased mutations in Noah’s lineage.
Since Noah had his sons after 500 years of life, his descendants might have exhibited significant genetic variation due to this phenomenon.
Rob directs viewers to his article, “Can We Place the Sons of Noah on the Y Chromosome Family Tree?” on Creation.com, and additional resources on topics like DNA mutation and genealogy.
I'm calculating the genealogy from Adam up to Noah based on a flood date of 10,800 BCE and Noah's birth at 11,400 BCE, I’ll use the genealogical ages given in the Bible (specifically in Genesis 5), where the age of each patriarch at the birth of their son is recorded.
Noah's Birth: 11,400 BCE (based on being 600 at the flood).
Years for each generation (father’s age at son’s birth) from Adam to Noah:
Summing the ages for each generation from Adam to Noah yields a total of 1,656 years.
Calculate Adam’s approximate date by adding 1,656 years to Noah’s birth year (11,400 BCE):
Thus, if Noah was born in 11,400 BCE, Adam would have been created around 13,056 BCE based on the ages provided in Genesis.
Hebrew:God, upset at mankind's wickedness, resolved to destroy it, but Noah was righteous and found favor with Him.
God told Noah to build an ark, 450 x 75 x 45 feet, with three decks.
Noah did so, and took aboard his family (8 people in all) and pairs of all kinds of animals (7 of the clean ones).
After 40 days, Noah sent out a raven, which kept flying until the waters had dried up.
Noah sacrificed some clean animals and birds to God, and God, pleased with this, promised never again to destroy all living creatures with a flood, giving the rainbow as a sign of this covenant.
Animals became wild and became suitable food, and Noah and his family were told to repopulate the earth.
Noah planted a vineyard and one day got drunk.
His son Ham saw him lying naked in his tent and told his brothers Shem and Japheth, who came and covered Noah with their faces turned.
When Noah awoke, he cursed Ham and his descendants and blessed his other sons.
God determined to destroy the sinners, but in mercy he instructed Noah to warn them of the threat of a flood and to preach to them to mend their ways.
Noah did this for 120 years.
God gave mankind a final week of grace during which the sun reversed course, but the wicked men did not repent; they only mocked Noah for building the ark.
Noah learned how to make the ark from a book, given to Adam by the angel Raziel, which contained all knowledge.
This book was made of sapphires, and Noah put it in a golden casket and, during the flood, used it to tell day from night, for the sun and moon did not shine at that time.
The animals came to the ark in such numbers that Noah could not take them all; he had them sit by the door of the ark, and he took in the animals which lay down at the door.
In addition to Noah, his wife Naamah, and their sons and sons' wives, Falsehood and Misfortune also took refuge on the ark.
The ark, and the animals in it, were tossed around on the waters for a year, but Noah's greatest difficulty was feeding all the animals, for he had to work day and night to feed both the diurnal and nocturnal animals.
When Noah once tarried in feeding the lion, the lion gave him a blow which made him lame for the rest of his life and prevented him from serving as a priest.
On the tenth day of the month of Tammuz, Noah sent forth a raven, but the raven found a corpse to devour and did not return.
A week later Noah sent out a dove, and on its third flight it returned with an olive leaf plucked from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, for the Holy Land had not suffered from the flood.
Noah wept at the devastation when he left the ark, and Shem offered a thank-offering; Noah could not officiate due to his encounter with the lion.
Islamic:Allah sent Noah to warn the people to serve none but Allah, but most of them would not listen.
They challenged Noah to make good his threats and mocked him when, under Allah's inspiration, he built a ship.
Allah told Noah not to speak to Him on behalf of wrongdoers; they would be drowned.
Noah loaded onto his ship pairs of all kinds, his household, and those few who believed.
One of Noah's sons didn't believe and said he would seek safety in the mountains.
Noah complained to Allah for taking his son.
Allah admonished that the son was an evildoer and not of Noah's household, and Noah prayed for forgiveness.
Allah told Noah to go with blessings on him and on some nations that will arise from those with him.
Russian:To find out why Noah was building an ark, the devil told Noah's wife to prepare a strong drink.
Noah, drunk from this drink, told the secret God entrusted him with.
The devil hindered Noah's work, and when the ship was finished, sneaked into it in the company of the wife, who had tempted her husband into saying the devil's name.
Fitzroy River area, Western Australian:During the Dreamtime flood, woramba, the Ark Gumana carrying Noah, Aborigines, and animals, drifted south and came to rest in the flood plain of Djilinbadu (about 70 km south of Noonkanbah Station, just south of the Barbwire Range and east of the Worral Range), where it can still be seen today.
Herschel Island Eskimo:Noah invited all animals to save themselves aboard his ark, but the mammoths thought there would not be much of a flood and that their legs were long enough to deal with it, so they stayed outside and became extinct.
The other animals believed Noah and were saved.
"Noah and the Flood in Jewish Legend", in Dundes; reprinted from The Legends of the Jews, vol.
"Noah's Ark Revisited: On the Myth-Land Connection in Traditional Australian Aboriginal Thought", in Dundes.
Kramer, Samuel Noah (ed.).
He explains that Noah and his sons were genetically pure, but all other life had been corrupted, possibly through the mixing of species, a practice described in these extra-biblical texts.
Skiba addresses claims that the Book of Enoch contradicts the Bible, particularly the claim that angels helped Noah build the ark.
He argues that Genesis does not specify who assisted Noah, leaving room for the possibility that angels, as mentioned in Enoch, could have helped.
He argues that the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4 were from the days of Jared, not Noah.
Skiba explores the genealogies of Noah’s sons and their descendants, noting that giants appeared in Canaan’s lineage (Amorites, Hittites) and possibly in the line of Cush (through Nimrod).
Rob Skiba discusses the lineage of Noah's descendants and their connection to giants, emphasizing that Canaan's descendants, specifically the Amorites, are associated with giants.
The lineage of other descendants of Noah's sons is also explored:
Skiba proposes that the wives of Noah's sons may have carried corrupted genetics, which could explain the continuation of Nephilim after the flood.
The presentation concludes with a discussion on how Nephilim genetics could have been preserved through Noah's family.
Skiba challenges the idea of multiple angelic incursions after the flood, arguing instead that the Nephilim reappeared due to the corrupted genetics passed through the wives of Noah’s sons.
This view contrasts with the idea that fallen angels continued to create Nephilim after the flood, suggesting that the genetic corruption present in Noah’s time was enough to account for the post-Flood giants.
Rob suggests that genetic corruption was central to God's decision to flood the Earth, with Noah and his family being spared due to their genetic purity.
The Canaanites, particularly those in the land of Canaan, were descendants of Ham, Noah’s son.
This story presents a clear parallel to other flood myths, such as the account of Noah in the Bible.
This role mirrors figures such as Noah in the Judeo-Christian tradition or Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Rees, "New British Cyclopædia," art. Titans)--"such as Gerard Vossius, Marsham, Bochart, and Father Thomassin--are of opinion that the partition of the world among the sons of Noah-Shem, Ham, and Japheth--was the original of the tradition of the same partition among Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto," upon the breaking up of the great empire of the Titans.
Josephus, quoting Jewish traditions, says, "The births and deaths of illustrious men, between Adam and Noah, were noted down at the time with great accuracy." (Ant., lib.
We must seek it in the relationship of the Jews to the family of Noah, and in the identity of the Noachic race destroyed in the Deluge with the people of the drowned Atlantis.